Postcode SE2 8DY is located in a major urban area, within the West Thamesmead ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the West Thamesmead area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in West Thamesmead is £53,200 per year. The nearest station is Abbey Wood located about 0.9 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Birchmere Park.
West Thamesmead has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,697 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
West Thamesmead has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 78.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 35.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in West Thamesmead is £53,200 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 86 ft away from SE2 8DY.
West Thamesmead near SE2 8DY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Abbey Wood located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Abbey Wood | Elizabeth, Southeastern | Walking directions to Abbey Wood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Birchmere Park | Large | Walking directions to Birchmere Park |
| 0.3 mi | Abbey Wood Park | Medium | Walking directions to Abbey Wood Park |
| 0.5 mi | Hawksmoor Park | Small | Walking directions to Hawksmoor Park |
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 in West Thamesmead area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £590,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £445,000 |
| Flats | 95 | £342,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £323,500 |
| Terraced | 25 | £359,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Thamesmead
In the SE2 8DY postcode area, located within West Thamesmead, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE2 8DY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | H A Patel News | Byland Close, Greenwich, SE2 9PT | Walking directions to H A Patel News |
| 0.4 mi | St Nicholas Food & Wine | 168 Eynsham Drive, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 9PT | Walking directions to St Nicholas Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Eynsham Drive, Greenwich, SE2 9PR | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.